Smartwear Buyer

Contract: 24 months FTC
Shift pattern: Full time on site
Salary: Competitive
Recruitment Partner: Joanne Walker joanne.walker2@boots.com

Join Boots as a Smartwear Buyer in Nottinghamshire and be part of a team that makes a real difference every day. At Boots, we believe in empowering our colleagues to deliver care, confidence, and connection in communities across the UK and Ireland.

What you’ll be doing
As a Smartwear Buyer, you will play a crucial role in our Optician team, reporting directly to the Category Manager. You will be responsible for sourcing innovative smartwear products that enhance our customers' experience. Your insights will help shape our product offerings and ensure we meet the evolving needs of our clientele.

Key responsibilities

• Provide analysis and insights which enable development of the category strategy, in conjunction with the Category Manager and key suppliers
• Development and delivery of the annual category plans, working cross functionally to execute
• Regular and timely reporting on key category performance indicators to support understanding and drive insight-based actions
• Management of product entry and exit (NPI) to optimise and grow our database and margin
• Supplier performance reporting, and supplier performance and relationship management
• Secure supplier funding and work with internal teams to execute activity aimed at optimising category performance (Trade plan)
• Support and where required, manage additional categories such as Safety outside of the Smartwear remit.

What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)

• Proven experience in buying or merchandising, preferably in retail.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, fully competent with MS products.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• A passion for innovation and customer-centric solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience in the optical or healthcare sector.
• Familiarity with smartwear technology and trends.
• A degree in business, marketing, or a related field.

Where your brilliance can take you
At Boots, we are committed to your professional growth. You will have opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career within our dynamic organisation.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at http://boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.

A bit about us At Boots Opticians, we help everyone see what’s possible. We’re a proud equal opportunity employer, and the diversity of our colleagues is vital to us. Join us, and be brilliant with Boots.

What’s next? If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support during the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

We hope to hear from you soon. Be brilliant with Boots.